Advanced Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist
- NHS
- Part Time
- Gloucester
- 46148.00 - 52809.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Would you like to join a progressive and busy diabetes podiatry service, working within the beautiful county of Gloucestershire? Then this job is for you!
Due to the continual development & progression within our highly skilled podiatry department, we are excited to offer an amazing opportunity for a Band 7 podiatrist specialising in diabetic foot care to join our friendly and dynamic team.
You would join our dedicated diabetes specialist podiatrists working within an integrated team based at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General hospitals. As part of an acute care team, you will be managing high risk patients with complex medical needs. You will be an integral member working within our diabetes multi-disciplinary team alongside our diabetes, vascular and orthopaedic colleagues, therefore you will need excellent diagnostic and clinical skills, plus communication and team building skills are essential. You will have an opportunity to treat complex patients within the outpatient and in patient setting and will also work with our orthotists and plaster room technicians to provide a full team approach.
A non-medical prescribing certificate is essential. ( If you do not hold one, then training will be expected to be completed within the first twelve months of employment.)
Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
-Advanced clinical specialist in the management of the diabetic foot and associated complications.
-Implement, monitor and evaluate evidence-based, specialised and individualised care programmes for patients with diabetes. These include acute or chronic neuropathies, vascular insufficiencies, infection, osteomyelitis and advanced complex wound management.
-Training and development in the assessment and care of the diabetic foot, to involve prescribing, referring to related specialities , education and patient empowerment.
-Working within an MDT specialist team in an outpatient and inpatient settings.
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
- 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
- 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
- 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and person specification for further details of main responsibilities, qualifications, training and experience requirements for the role.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level training or qualification or experience plus other CPD
- Degree or diploma in Podiatry
- Non medical prescriber qualification
Desirable
- MSc in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a Podiatrist and of wound management
- Experience of MDT and interagency working
Desirable
- Experience of service development
- Experience of and commitment to clinical and organisational audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of developing, implementing & evaluating guidelines/protocols
Desirable
- Awareness of relevant national and local guidelines
- Evidence of research
Skills
Essential
- Adaptable to a variety of working enviroments
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment
Desirable
- Confident to speak in senior health and multi agency arena's.
- Evidence of mentoring and /or education skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals
Southgate Moorings, 2 Kimbrose Way
Gloucester
GL1 2DB
Employer's website
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)
